When large-scale emergencies hit, laboratories often become part of frontline response, explains Michelle Gaulin in an article for Lab Manager.
Using the 2025 LA wildfires as a main example, Gaulin examines how things like establishing clearly defined decision pathways allows laboratories to move quickly when needed. In the case of the LA fires, labs found themselves undertaking many rapid-response projects tackling things like heavy-metal contamination, degraded air quality, erosion hazards, ecological recovery, and more.
Other keys aspects that contribute to effective laboratory preparedness include a thorough understanding of how to repurpose resources in emergencies, extensive safety monitoring, supporting staff, and building trust through transparency.
Read on to learn more.
Source: https://www.labmanager.com/when-disaster-strikes-laboratories-become-frontline-infrastructure-34753
